CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 249

119th Congress · Session 2 · September 28, 2026

A vote on a proposed change to the bill

A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it.

What was being voted on

119-SAMDT-6835 — To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.

What the Amendment Does As folks looking out for the good of the people and holding our officials accountable, we need to know what our leaders are trying to change. This amendment, submitted by Mr. Booker and Mr. Murphy, adds specific rules regarding transfer protections and compensation for college sports coaches to the bill. Key Changes Added to the Bill Transfer Protections for Coaches: The amendment allows a coach to transfer from one four-year institution to another once without losing or delaying their coaching eligibility.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 47Nay: 52Not Voting: 1100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D44100
Independent I2000
Republican R15101
Official record
How each member voted (100)
47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting